With a strong focus on education and discreet, affiliation-based philanthropy, Asian philanthropists are increasingly formalizing their giving and utilizing strategic tools to create a broader impact. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration to address systemic root causes, making philanthropy in Asia more crucial than ever before.
Looking to the future, Asia holds enormous potential for philanthropy. By 2025, Asian millennials are expected to hold 35 percent of global wealth, while Asia itself is set to become the world's second-largest wealth hub by 2026. However, with just one-third of the social investors compared to Europe, there is much work to be done.
This report features exclusive interviews with five family principals from Hong Kong SAR, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore, who offer unique perspectives on local, regional, and global philanthropic initiatives. With most organizations and foundations having existed for at least a decade and four cases where the previous generation formally established the family foundation, this report provides invaluable insights into the past, present, and future of philanthropy in Asia.
Singapore – August 11, 2020 – The Milken Institute announced today that the 2020 Asia Summit will take place from December 8-10. This year’s theme, “Reconnect and Reimagine,” focuses on amplifying the ideas of industry and society leaders...
Associate Director, Milken Institute International
Yeen Chee Chong is an associate director for Milken Institute International. Based in Singapore, he oversees and manages strategic communications with a wide range of global and regional media publications and partners. Chong works closely with colleagues in both Asia and the United States on planning and implementing global public relations and social media campaigns.
The 2020 Asia Summit is one of the first in-person events in Singapore since the pandemic began, taking place Dec. 8-10. SINGAPORE – December 3, 2020 – The Milken Institute Asia Summit will be an ambitious gathering of more than 1,100...
Associate Director, Milken Institute International
Yeen Chee Chong is an associate director for Milken Institute International. Based in Singapore, he oversees and manages strategic communications with a wide range of global and regional media publications and partners. Chong works closely with colleagues in both Asia and the United States on planning and implementing global public relations and social media campaigns.
Los Angeles, CA (April 10, 2025 )—T he Milken Institute today announced its initial speakers and program agenda for the 2025 Global Conference , taking place May 4–7 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Featuring more than 150 public...
Chad Clinton is the director of media relations for the Milken Institute. Hired to this role in August 2021, Clinton develops and executes strategies to amplify the Institute’s core messages by generating coverage of its pillar workstreams, experts, and events.
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SINGAPORE, September 27, 2022 — The 9th annual Milken Institute Asia Summit will kick off tomorrow (Wednesday, September 28, 2022) at the Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore. This year’s Summit has returned to a fully in-person event, allowing...
Associate Director, Milken Institute International
Yeen Chee Chong is an associate director for Milken Institute International. Based in Singapore, he oversees and manages strategic communications with a wide range of global and regional media publications and partners. Chong works closely with colleagues in both Asia and the United States on planning and implementing global public relations and social media campaigns.
Duke-NUS Medical School is a graduate-entry medical school that brings together experienced and highly accomplished students with outstanding faculty, translational biomedical research programs, bench-to-bedside innovation, lifelong...
SINGAPORE, AUGUST 25, 2021 – The Milken Institute today announced that the 8th annual Milken Institute Asia Summit will convene from 15 to 16 November, as a physical event with virtual components. A dynamic society that seeks to provide...
2021 Milken Institute Asia Summit Scheduled For November 15-16, To Focus On ‘The Power of Human Connection'’
Associate Director, Milken Institute International
Yeen Chee Chong is an associate director for Milken Institute International. Based in Singapore, he oversees and manages strategic communications with a wide range of global and regional media publications and partners. Chong works closely with colleagues in both Asia and the United States on planning and implementing global public relations and social media campaigns.
A new frontier for event convenings: The 2020 Asia Summit hosted at the Marina Bay Sands Grand Ballroom featured a 4D holographic stage and cinematic projectors, allowing high profile speakers and participants to interact and join the event...
Milken Institute Asia Center Wins Outstanding Event Organizer at 2021 Singapore Tourism Awards
Associate Director, Milken Institute International
Yeen Chee Chong is an associate director for Milken Institute International. Based in Singapore, he oversees and manages strategic communications with a wide range of global and regional media publications and partners. Chong works closely with colleagues in both Asia and the United States on planning and implementing global public relations and social media campaigns.
Singapore – June 4, 2021 – The Milken Institute and Partners Group, a leading global private markets firm, today announced the joint launch of the “ Milken Institute Singapore Internship Program” which aims to provide recent graduates in...
Milken Institute and Partners Group Unveil New Internship Program to Support Young Singaporean Leaders
Associate Director, Milken Institute International
Yeen Chee Chong is an associate director for Milken Institute International. Based in Singapore, he oversees and manages strategic communications with a wide range of global and regional media publications and partners. Chong works closely with colleagues in both Asia and the United States on planning and implementing global public relations and social media campaigns.